A Place to Call Home

George has been shot, and only Ren and Regina know what happened. Sarah attempts to console Ren, who has been taken into custody. Unaware of her father's injury, Anna tries to enjoy her honeymoon with Gino while dealing with the allegations in Andrew's letter.

George returns to Ash Park and plans to make an important announcement at his welcome-home dinner. Sarah struggles to break the news of her pregnancy to Ren. Anna tells Gino about James's secret, but Gino's reaction causes tension in their marriage.

Sarah goes to Sydney under the pretense of visiting her sick aunt, while Jack keeps an eye on Ren. Now living in the city, Mrs. Bligh joins a charity group. Back at Ash Park, an artist friend of Carolyn's arrives to paint Olivia's portrait, and Regina organizes a card party to help George's political aspirations.

Sarah decides not to go through with the abortion but meets a desperate young woman and her mother at the clinic. After a debate about art, Sir Richard challenges Carolyn to write a critique for one of his newspapers. Olivia dreams about her encounter with Lloyd.

Ren remains cold to Sarah following the revelation that she's carrying George's baby. After one of Regina's threats goes too far, she retreats to the farmhouse but still proves dangerous. Anna confides in Olivia about her unhappiness, accidentally disclosing the contents of Andrew's letter.

Sarah has taken ill and fears for the life of her baby. George overhears the hospital gossip and wonders if the baby could be his. Olivia continues her tryst with Lloyd, while James learns more about Dr. Fox. In Sydney, Douglas visits Elizabeth and puts his heart on the line, declaring his feelings for her.

On the anniversary of Lewis Bligh's death, George reflects on the troubled relationship he had with his father. After accidentally attacking Sarah, Rene decides to undergo a risky brain surgery, but Sarah refuses to sign the consent form.

Rene goes under the knife, and Sarah worries that he might never wake up. Gino's dreams are crushed when his grape vines die. On the morning of baby George's christening, Regina tries to persuade James to return to Ash Park in the hopes of proving her loyalty to George.

George and Regina wed, despite the protestations of Elizabeth and Carolyn. Sarah makes arrangements for Rene to be buried according to Jewish customs, with the help of Roy and Doris. Douglas continues his pursuit of Elizabeth.

Tensions run high at Ash Park. Following an argument with Gino, Anna temporarily moves back home with her family. When James tries to talk to his brother-in-law, Gino reveals what he knows about the baby, setting off a chain of events with devastating consequences. Douglas gives Elizabeth an ultimatum.